Professional Development for Mathematics Teachers
In continuation of scientific activities, the Mathematics Education Department at Tishk International University organized an international workshop on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, entitled “International Workshop on Teaching and Learning of Mathematics: Advancing Equity and Inclusion in High School Mathematics Education.” The event was held at 14:00 in Room 302 of the Education Building, within the framework of UN SDG 4 – Quality Education: Teacher Training and Professional Development.
Workshop Objectives
The workshop aimed to:
| Objective | Focus |
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| Enhance Teacher Preparedness | Equipping high school teachers with effective instructional strategies — including differentiated instruction, scaffolding, and formative assessment — to better support diverse learners in Grades 11–12 preparing for national examinations |
| Promote Equitable Distribution | Examining policies and school-level practices that shape teacher allocation, ensuring equal access to qualified instructors regardless of school type or location |
| Build Teacher Capacity | Strengthening culturally responsive pedagogy, inclusive exam preparation, and targeted support for marginalized learners in high-stakes assessment environments |
Workshop Sessions
Session 1 (Chaired by Mr. David Wafula, TIU)
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Abdullah Ziya (Suleyman Demirel University, Kazakhstan & Stirling Education, Erbil)
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Presentation: “Preparing Teachers for Equitable, Inclusive, and Employer-Driven Senior High School Teaching Roles”
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Focus: Current challenges faced by teachers and innovative solutions for strengthening inclusive mathematics education
Coffee Break
Session 2 (Chaired by Mr. Reman Sabah, TIU)
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Keynote Speaker: Mr. Hemin Ahmed (Stirling Education)
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Presentation: “Challenges and Solutions: Equipping Pre-Service Teachers for Effective Senior High School Physics Teaching”
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Focus: Practical and research-based strategies for enhancing teacher readiness in high-stakes Physics classrooms
Closing Ceremony
The workshop concluded with a closing ceremony and certificate distribution, during which participants expressed the importance of sustained collaboration between universities and educational institutions to promote equitable, high-quality teaching practices in senior secondary education.
Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | December 17, 2025 |
| Time | 14:00 |
| Venue | Room 302, Education Building |
| SDG Alignment | SDG 4 – Quality Education |
Attendance Registration
Participants were able to register their attendance by scanning the provided QR code.
Keywords: Mathematics Education, Equity and Inclusion, Teacher Preparedness, Senior High School, Professional Development, SDG 4, Inclusive Education, Differentiated Instruction, Formative Assessment, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, TIU Mathematics Department, International Workshop
